Kale Caesar with Roasted Corn and Cornbread Croutons
This salad is a serious crowd pleaser and an ideal dish for a big summer dinner.
Total Time
30min
5.0
2 Ratings
Author: Lidey Likes
Servings:
6
Ingredients
•
3
cups
Diced
Cornbread
•
4
ears
Large
Corn
•
3
bunches
Tuscan Kale
•
1
Tbsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
•
1/2
cup
Grated
Pecorino Romano Cheese
•
to taste
Kosher Salt
•
to taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Caesar Dressing
•
2
Lemons
, juiced
•
1
Tbsp
Dijon Mustard
•
1
clove
Garlic
, roughly chopped
•
1
Anchovy
, roughly chopped
(optional)
•
1
Eggland's Best Classic Egg
, separated, room temperature
or 1 1/2 Tablespoon Mayonnaise or Whole-Milk Greek Yogurt
•
1/2
tsp
Kosher Salt
•
1/2
tsp
Ground Black Pepper
•
1/2
cup
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
•
1/3
cup
Grated
Pecorino Romano Cheese
, lightly packed
Cooking Instructions
1.
Caesar Dressing: In the bowl of a food processor, combine the juice from Lemons (2), Dijon Mustard (1 Tbsp), Garlic (1 clove), Anchovy (1), Eggland's Best Classic Egg (1), Kosher Salt (1/2 tsp) and Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tsp). Pulse until combined.
2.
With the processor running, add the Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1/2 cup) in a slow stream. Add the Pecorino Romano Cheese (1/3 cup) and pulse until just combined. Refrigerate in a sealed container until ready to use.
3.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and arrange two evenly spaced oven racks.
4.
Spread the Cornbread (3 cups) and the kernels cut from Corn (4 ears) onto two separate sheet pans. Drizzle the corn with the Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) and toss to combine.
5.
Sprinkle each sheet pan lightly with Kosher Salt (to taste) and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Roast for 15 minutes, tossing the cornbread and corn halfway through. Set aside to cool.
6.
Meanwhile, chiffonade the Tuscan Kale (3 bunches): cut along each side of the rib to remove the leaves on each side. You should end up with two long strips from each rib.
7.
Roll the leaves lengthwise into “cigars” and slice them thinly crosswise to cut the kale into ribbons. Wash the kale and dry it using a salad spinner.
8.
To assemble the salad, pour the dressing over the kale and toss well. Add the corn, croutons, and the Pecorino Romano Cheese (1/2 cup) and toss again. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to several hours, bringing the salad back to room temperature before serving.
Author's Notes
The recipe serves 6-8 generously, but you could cut in half if you’re cooking for a smaller group.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
553
FAT
37.5 g
PROTEIN
14.4 g
CARBS
46.1 g
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